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YY11 BRZ

2011 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,313 mi
Last recorded124,313 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen Xsara71,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 BRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing is rough

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2024 124,208 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users PAT fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing is rough

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 113,759 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 113,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear scored and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,640 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear scored and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop linl (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,805 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,755 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,960 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 48,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,033 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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YY11 BRZ is a 2011 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 71,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY11 BRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY11 BRZ registered?

YY11 BRZ is a 2011 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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